by Marie on April 6, 2009

Here’s a few Easter Crafts we’ve made in the past.
Crushed Egg Shell Pictures
Growing Easter Grass
Fabric Easter Eggs
Plastic Bag Easter Bunnies
What fun Easter Projects do you have going on at your house?
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by Marie on November 17, 2008

Up for a Craft Challenge? Head on over to Blissful Kids today for a Thanksgiving Activities & Crafts Challenge!
by Marie on September 9, 2008

We brought back some sand from our trip to the beach, crafting with it to help us remember our fun vacation. We used this sand like glitter to make sand pictures. They turned out so cute that I’ll be framing them to hang in my beach themed bathroom.
Supplies for Glitter Sand Pictures:
Sand – you don’t [...]
by Marie on August 21, 2008

I’ve always known there was some craft to be done with a bath sponge. Our Guest Make and Taker Sharla, from My Little Gems, is sharing how they used these sponges to make fun silly creatures.
Thanks to Marie for the opportunity to guest post on Make and Takes. I really enjoy this blog and all [...]
by Marie on July 28, 2008

Every few weeks or so, I walk down the Dollar Store isles looking for crafty magic. With the supplies only costing $1, I’m always able to find something we can make into a craft. You’ll be surprised by what you can think up for all kinds of household items. For today’s craft, we found these [...]
by Marie on April 24, 2008

Once the sun shines down long enough to warm our faces, my kids want to play in the water. But it is still Spring with a little chill, so we are practicing our boat floating in the sink and bathtub instead, just until it’s time for the blowup pool.
Supplies for Sponge Boats: scrub sponges – [...]
by Marie on April 21, 2008

To celebrate Earth Day tomorrow, we are creating Recycled Art. With a few other craft supplies, we turned our garbage into art. Who wouldn’t love a bunch of tulips that will never wilt?
Supplies for Egg Carton Art: egg cartons, googley eyes, pipe cleaners, tissue paper, paint or markers, glue, scissors
For the flowers: We used a [...]
by Marie on March 31, 2008

My kids have been loving straws. They want straws for everything. We went a little straw crazy this last time, seeing how long we could make them and still get a drink of water. Here is how we made our Silly Drinking Straws.
First flatten and pinch one end of the straw. Then it will fit [...]
by Marie on February 23, 2008

I cannot believe that I have been Making and Taking with this blog for a year now. I have loved being crafty and sharing fun ideas with you. Here are a few of my favorite Make and Takes from the past year. Click on the pictures to learn how to join the fun.
Kids Crafts
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by Marie on January 29, 2008

It is amazing what kinds of creations look like hearts. This is a fun activity to do with your kids that will help decorate your house for Valentines.
You will need to cut out A LOT of hearts. All colors and sizes. I did most (okay all) of the cutting, but I did try to help [...]